Follow-up·November 25, 2025

On 11/25/25 at 2:40 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced inspection for an Increase in Capacity application. LPA met with licensee Parthvi Jariwala. Licensee submitted application to the Department on 10/24/25. Fire clearance report was provided to the Department on 11/21/25. The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present in the home were 2 daycare children, with one under 24 months of age. The licensee's own minor child was also present. The following areas will be used for child care: First floor living room, first floor half bathroom, first floor dining room, and first floor nook. Off-limit areas include: First floor master bedroom, first floor master bathroom, first floor storage, first floor kitchen, second floor attic, second floor bedroom 1, second floor bedroom 2, and second floor bathroom. Off-limit areas are inaccessible to children through the use of safety gates, child locks and safety gate at bottom of the stairs. The garage is also off limits and is kept inaccessible through the use of a door knob cover on the door. Applicant has a partially fenced backyard. The side yard is open to the front yard, however, applicant placed a small movable baby gate to prevent children from going to the front yard. LPA advised that continuous visual supervision is always required during outdoor activities. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available. No body of water was observed during the time of inspection. The fire extinguisher meets 2A10B requirements and the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certifications for licensee expire 11/16/27. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensees Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires on 11/23/27. LPA reminded licensee that Mandated Reporter training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR certifications must be renewed every 2 years. LPA observed all required postings were posted. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found to be in order. Staff records were reviewed. Licensee maintains a current roster of the children. Emergency drills were conducted and documented with the most recent on 8/29/25. Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA verified that all adults living or working in the home have been fingerprint cleared and associated. LPA reminded Licensee that all unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. Duty officer number is (619) 767-2248. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. On this date, 11/25/25, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. California Megan's Law website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for and removing recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ , and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . No deficiencies cited . A license for 14 children may be issued upon final file review. Licensee was reminded that annual fees are due on the date they were licensee every year. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Parthvi Jariwala. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided.